Heads and Tails: The Story of The Kalgoorlie Two-Up School. by Sheehan Danny and Wayne Lamotte - 1985

Danny Sheehan and Wayne Lamotte, 1985-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. .

Fremantle: Published by the Author. 1985. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Near Fine condition - an excellent copy. Signed by author. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Drawings. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 178 pages. . 1st Edition. Softcover.

The Authors, 1985. xii, 178pp, map showing Kalgoorlie and Boulder Two-up sites from 1893-1985, illustrated with b/w photos and line drawings, bibliography. Illustrated card cover with integral flaps. The book covers The origin of the game (1788-1893); Early days (1893-1914); Between the wars (1914-37); Bougher's Brown Hill (1937-52); Around the Bush (1952058); Broad Arrow Road (1958-76); The 1976 and 1982 Raids; Systems to beatthe game; and Some thoughts on Two-up.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Brian Northeast. 8vo.

Self published, Australia, 1985. Softcover. Very Good. Size: 8"-9" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Australian History; ISBN: 095894430x. ISBN/EAN: 9780958944304. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 48714. . 9780958944304

Danny Sheehan and Wayne Lamotte, 1985. First Editiion . Paperback. Fine. signed by Danny Lamotte first Australian edition

1985 soft cover in very good condition. Soft cover. Very Good.

Western Australia: Danny Sheehan and Wayne Lamotte, 1985. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7Âľ - 9Âľ" tall. 178 pages, illustrated, bibliography, index. The book appears unread, almost as new. 1985 is the copyright page, no other publishing date is offered, presumed first edition. 'This well researched and highly interesting book is a first ever study of Australia's national game. It traces two-up's early beginnings when the First Fleet arrived and provides an in-depth look at its development in the Goldfields of Western Australia." (Trove)

Perth, Western Australia: Printed by Wescolour Press, 1985. xii, 178pp. B/white photographic and sketch illustrations throughout. Book clean. Spine firm. Signed by author D. Sheehan on title page, tiny spot to same, else leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated, flapped card wrapper has very small corner creases, minimal edgewear and surface indentations. From the front flap: "This well researched and highly interesting book is a first ever study of Australia's national game. It traces two-ups early beginnings when the First Fleet arrived in 1788 and, in particular, provides an indepth look at its development on the Goldfields of Western Australia. The unique Kalgoorlie two-up school is traced from its infancy during the gold rushes of the 1890s until its final legalisation in 1983. The backdrop of history which includes gold discoveries, race riots, gold stealing, prostitution and political intrigue provides a fascinating glimpse of life on the Goldfields which few Australian towns have ever… Read More

The Authors, 1985. Softcover. Near Fine. pp. 178 illusts #0118R/0520/080122/010123 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Near Fine

Wescolour Press, Perth, 1985. First Edition. Softcover (with flaps). Very Good Condition. Signed by Author. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 178 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. This BOOK IS IN STOCK and READY TO MAIL NOW. Your book when ordered will be securely packed and promptly dispatched by Great Southern Books. An interesting story of what is surely Australia's national game (or at least was). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: History; Australian History; Signed by Author. ISBN: 095894430x. ISBN/EAN: 9780958944304. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 4474. . 9780958944304